DBPC 410 Healthy Sexuality: Biblical and Developmental Factors

This course provides a theological and psychological understanding of healthy sexuality from a biblical perspective, particularly as it pertains to raising children and preparing them for adolescence and young adulthood. Cultural shifts, gender identity and sexual behaviors are examined. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

There is no question we are living in an overly sexualized culture, one sending many explicit messages to our youth. The emotional, physical, relational, psychological, and spiritual consequences for many are devastating. Teaching kids a biblical understanding of healthy sexuality from an early age can help them manage their emotions when the teenage years arrive. Not only will this course address the developmental factors relevant to healthy sexuality, it also provides the necessary and age-appropriate biblical application for parents to establish a solid foundation in the home. This course is offered in an eight-week format and includes extensive readings, experiential observations, exams, a research paper, and interactions with other students via Discussion Board.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

The student will complete 4 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 400 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 200 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 1 scholarly citations in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation(s) in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include textbooks, the Bible, videos and Journal article.

 ( CLOs: A, B, D, F) 

Raising Healthy Adolescents Presentation Assignment

This assignment will help the student synthesize what he or she has learned about healthy sexuality and demonstrate an ability to communicate it to an audience. The student will be able to communicate the main points a parent needs to understand to better teach their children. Finally, the student will expose some of the common dangers to current culture. Overall, the students will bring resources to the community.

(CLOs: A, B, C, E)

Generations Research Paper Assignment

This assignment allows the student to apply the material learned in this course to the examination of historical and cultural influences on sexuality across generations. By comparing two different generations, the student will gain a deeper understanding of how societal norms, media, technology, and religious influence shape sexual values and practices over time. The student will also be encouraged to consider how this research has impacted him or her personally.

The paper should have at least 8 pages of content (not including the title page or reference section), use current APA formatting, and include a minimum of 7 scholarly sources, such as peer-reviewed journal articles (published within the last five years), academic books, and textbooks. The paper should also include the following clear section heading:

1. Cultural View Generationally of Sex
2. Known Sexual Issues and Cultural Differences in Each Generation
3. Main Generational Teaching or Non-teaching Around Sex and Sexuality
4. Spiritual Issues, Sins, and the Response of the Church to These Generational Views of Sexuality
5. Personal Reflections and Takeaways

*Remember to compare and contrast in each section. 

(CLOs: A, C, D, E, F)

Quizzes (4)

This assignment will allow the student to communicate the major lesson from each modular along with applying the information to life situations. The student will begin to see how the information will be practical in daily life.